Local students learn about United Nations

Published
8:00 pm EDT, Friday, May 12, 2006

Several Midland High School students recently participated in the Model United Nations Simulation at Hope College. Model U.N. participants in teams conduct research, then discuss and debate current global issues with students from around the state. Students spend nearly two full days taking the role of a U.N. delegate trying to develop a strategy to address real problems.

The delegates must demonstrate a high level of understanding of the topics. Not only is it essential that they understand their own countrys positions, but they also must understand all sides of the issues. The best delegations have a general idea of how the rest of the global community would likely respond to the issues at hand.

The following Midland High students received first place awards this year: